Thanks, JDJDJD and PeterP! And PeterP, it is kind of daunting to think that in terms of completion percentage, I am still not quite at the "halfway mark in Mark!" But I love the little moments along the way when you suddenly realize that you have put in a ton of work and that there are people out that who know what you're going through. Again, thanks for the encouraging words! You both have certainly inspired me to persevere.
JDJDJD, that is awesome! Chapter 6 is quite a handful. When you finish, you have really accomplished something. What translation are you using? I am using the ESV.
I’musing KJV. I tried ESV but since I already was so familiar with KJV it kept tripping me up so I’ve decided to stick with KJV for Mark. Chapter 6 is great 👍 Loved ch 5 too. 💕
My dad loved the New American Standard, but he always said the best translation is the one you use. I always thought there was wisdom in that. Chapter 5 is just so crazy with the horrific man possessed by Legion and the resurrection of Jairus's daughter... and yet Mark is so strategic in his ordering and choices. Just amazing.
Welcome, Carla_Bryant! Everyone here has played a significant role in keeping me encouraged along the way! We all have various goals and motivations, but the best goal is that we are all getting to know more and more of God's Word.
I am encouraged that you are mindful about your own motivations and your heart regarding the use of this site. However, I would like to encourage you by reminding you that the Word of God does have power and is used by the Holy Spirit to transform you as you are being sanctified. So, even weak or dubious motivations can be overcome by the work of the Word in your heart. The main thing is not to go in the opposite direction... waiting until your motivations and heart is right before studying the word. That often leads to a further divide.